On Thursday, November 1st, the news of famous food blogger Julie Powell’s demise was surfacing online after her husband Eric confirmed about the same, know her death cause and net worth
The well-known author for her cooking memoir, Julie & Julia, had managed to increase her net worth over the years.
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Julie Powell, the blogger of "Julie & Julia" fame, tweeted this and died the next day. She was 49.
Her husband said it was from a heart attack. But her Twitter feed shows she had COVID in September and had been feeling ill ever since.
This. Is. Not. Normal.#RIP https://t.co/6foaBiyTal
— segacs (@segacs) November 1, 2022
So, what you don't read in the NYT obit: beloved author Julie Powell had covid 6 weeks ago (she tweeted a bunch about it). There are countless men and women getting heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots following their infections. The covid public health disaster is infinite.
— Dr. Sarah Parcak (@indyfromspace) November 2, 2022
Everyone fell in love with the movie Julie and Julia after it was released and ever since then many started taking interest in her personal life and her relationship with her husband.
The famous film was based on her book of the same name which had gained a lot of recognition. The book revealed the story of Julie and her husband’s marriage life alongside their extramarital affairs.
Julie Powell’s Net Worth Before Death
According to a report by Celebrity Net Worth Portal, Julie’s net worth was estimated to be somewhat around $5 million.
The writer, who had completed her graduation from Amherst College, was working for the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation.
However, she switched her career after she tried to master the Art of French cooking. It was also the time when she began her project of Julie and Julia.
Later, she went on to publish her book which documented her journey of cooking. After the launch, the book received quite positive feedback. In 2009, it was adapted into a movie.
Julie Powell’s Left Us For Heavenly Abode
The talented writer has left us for her heavenly abode. The tragic news of her death was confirmed by her husband Eric in a statement with The New York Times.
As per Julie’s husband, the best-selling author passed away because of cardiac arrest at their home in Olivebridge, New York on October 26 at the age of 49.
At the time of writing, no other details have been made known. As per reports, the pair doesn’t have any children.
Julie and Eric’s Marriage Controversy
For those who are unversed let us tell you, Julie in her book, Cleaving, A Story of Marriage, Meat, and Obsession, opened up about her marriage.
In her book she revealed that she met Eric when the duo played the lead lover in a play titled All My Sons.
She also accepted in her book that she does have an extramarital affair. Though she didn’t reveal the name of her boyfriend, she also accepted that her husband also had a simultaneous affair after learning that Julie is dating someone.
Despite this, the couple decided to stay together married as they realize they don’t want to leave each other.